Apostle William J. Seymour

History of the Name "Azusa." The meaning of the word 'Azusa' comes from an Indian word 'asuksa-nga'. The Indian tribe in whom this name belong were the 'Shoshonee' tribe. "Azusa" became the name of the street in Los Angeles, California where the New Testament outpouring of the Holy Spirit fell. The Mission was name "Azusa Street Mission" (because the Mission was located on Azusa Street) and the movement in its beginning became and was called the "Apostolic Faith Movement." . For more important on this subject, please refer to Bishop Payne's book, "Thy Kingdom Come" Volume I & II", chapter ten.